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MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not HoursToday's guest is Neil Hershman, CEO of 16 HandlesNeil Hershman first joined 16 Handles as a franchisee at the Murray Hill, Manhattan location. He has since acquired and built a New York City dessert empire, operating over a dozen retail locations. In August 2022, Neil acquired 16 Handles from its original founder, Solomon Choi, with plans to lead a national and international growth of the iconic Northeast brand.Neil is an active owner and CEO and leads all strategic decision making for 16 Handles. In order to test ideas and ensure customer experience, you can oftentimes find Neil spending his weekend nights working behind the counter at one of his Manhattan 16 Handles shops.Neil graduated from The George Washington University with a degree in Finance and Astrophysics and spent his early professional career at a NYC- based asset manager specializing in structured credit, where he primarily focused on company profitability and forecast, illiquid investment valuations, and strategic M&A activity.Outside of the office, Neil is a commercial-rated pilot, alpine mountain climber, and ultra-triathlete, with feats such as summiting Mt. Everest and winning a 703- mile-long triathlon.Contact Neil at: neil@16handles.comContact Gary at: info@frangrow.comVisit: Frangrow.com

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer In Minutes Not Hours.Today's guest is Sean Whitehead.Sean is a Vice President with NewSpring Franchise, a private equity firm focused on investing in and growing innovative franchise and multi-unit concepts in the lower middle market. Sean is responsible for all phases throughout the lifecycle of a deal, leading new deal sourcing, transaction execution, and ongoing operational support to the portfolio companies.Contact Sean: swhitehead@newspringcapital.comVisit: https://newspringcapital.com/funds/franchiseContact Gary: info@frangrow.comVisit: www.frangrow.com

MasterMind Minutes – “One Guest – One Question – One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours”TMToday our Guest is Rafael ViaudRafael is the VP of Business Development for Executel. Executel is a NewYork-based business, reliable in the VOIP industry for over 10 years! What setsus apart from our competitors is not just our cutting edge technology, but alsoour stellar service.  Rafael has a proven trackrecord of driving growth through strategic networking, go-to-market strategies,and lead generation.  With over 15 years in theindustry, he has successfully led market expansion initiatives, builthigh-performing teams, and achieved significant sales figures in the Finance,Technology, and BPO sectors.  His expertise in strategicleadership, client acquisition, team building, operational excellence, anddata-driven decision making enables him to consistently deliver impressiveresults and drive business growth. Contact RafaelVisit: https://executel.com/  Contact Gary: info@frangrow.comVisit: www.frangrow.com

MasterMind Minutes- One Guest - One Question - One Answer in Minutes not Hours. Today we have as our guest the Chief Development Officer, Ducklings Early Learning Centers, Kim Collier Kim has been a driving force behind Ducklings Early Learning Centers since 1998 and led the charge to franchise the concept in 2017. As Chief Development Officer, Kim combines decades of experience in early childhood education with a strategic vision for business growth, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs to join a trusted brand. Her leadership has been pivotal in expanding Ducklings' footprint while maintaining its core mission of helping more people have awesome days through learning disguised as play.Contact Kim: kimcollier@ducklingsfranchise.comVisit: www.ducklingsfranchise.comContact Gary: info@frangrow.comVisit: www.frangrow.com

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Topic - One Expert Answer In Minutes Not Hours Our Guest Today is: Robert Tobias As the leader of Elite Franchise Capital, Robert has cultivated a successful career spanning two decades, specializing in strategic investments within emerging franchise brands. Under Rob's guidance, the company has pioneered a distinctive approach to franchise development, combining intellectual capital with strategic funding to foster growth and synergy. Robert's experience at Vista Massage LLC further underscores their expertise in brand expansion.   Their successful establishment of two spas showcases their ability to execute innovative franchise management strategies. Reach out to Rob at: https://elitefranchisecapital.com/contact/ Contact gary at: info@frangrow.com

Dr. Arleen Lamba is the founder of GLO30, a cutting-edge skincare franchise focused on delivering high-quality, affordable skincare through membership-based services. With a background in medicine, Dr. Lamba identified a gap in the skincare industry and created GLO30 to make medical-grade skincare accessible to everyone. Her innovative approach includes the integration of technology, such as GLOria, a proprietary system that analyzes customers' skin to recommend personalized treatments. Under her leadership, GLO30 is rapidly expanding, with plans to sign 1,000 franchise deals in the next decade. Dr. Lamba is passionate about empowering franchisees and creating a loyal community of skincare enthusiasts. Connect with Dr.Lamba at: https://glo30.com/ For Franchise information: https://lnkd.in/eJJc_h-a Learn more at: info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.comFranchise Growth Solutions, LLC. This Post is not an offer to sell a franchise.A franchise offer is made by prospectus only

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours Introducing Chad Jenkins, a lifelong entrepreneur and visionary known for reshaping businesses to deliver remarkable returns. With three groundbreaking methods and boundless curiosity, he serves as a catalyst for business growth. Collaborating with leaders across industries, he uncovers hidden opportunities, achieving exponential enterprise value growth. Chad's track record includes 40+ high-growth companies and numerous successful Growth Partnerships. Now, he empowers others through Growth Collaboration Partnerships and the SeedSpark Growth Academy. His new book Just Add A Zero is a guide to outperforming competitors and achieving exponential growth through collaboration. Contact Chad: https://seedspark.com/ Contact Gary: info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Today our guest is Youssef Mubarez He is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive, prominently engaged in the financial services and merchant processing industries. And now he's ventured into the hospitality business with MoKafe, an exciting, innovation and trendy coffee spot that serves the community with a unique and engaging atmosphere. Mokafe is a client of FGS getting ready to launch their franchise effort in the NYC metro area. He also currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer of ATM World Corp and the Chief Executive Officer of Secure Card Management LLC, where he oversees operations that provide state-of-the-art cash support and merchant processing services. Youssef's strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in expanding these businesses. His commitment to innovation and excellence continues to drives these ventures forward. Contact Youssef: www.mymokafe.com Contact gary: info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes. One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Our guest today is Doug Smith... He is the COO of America's Best Restaurants which is a digital marketing agency that works with restaurants around the world. ABR generates trackable ROI using their unique ROI engine platform. Doug is 27 year veteran of the radio, sales and marketing Contact Doug:doug@americasbestrestaurants.com Contact Gary: info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com Visit:https://www.americasbestrestaurants.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MASTERMIND MINUTES - ONE GUEST, ONE QUESTION, ONE EXPERT ANSWER IN MINUTES NOT HOURS... Today's guest is Michael Esposito the Co-Managing Partner, Franchise Equity Partners. Prior to co-founding FEP, Mike spent 28 years at Goldman Sachs in Investment Banking and was a Partner for 20 years. He ran the Global Financial Institutions Group in the Investment Banking Division (“IBD”). He also served as the Co-Chairman of the Firm-wide Commitments Committee which underwrites all equity transactions; Co-Chair of the IBD's Client and Business Standards Committee; a member of the Partnership Committee and a member of IBD's Executive Committee. Mike is a member of the Board of Trustees at the Hospital For Special Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the Inner-City Scholarship Fund in New York City. Mike is a graduate of Brown University and Harvard Business School. Contact Mike at: https://www.fep-us.com/ Contact Gary Info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours Alicia Miller is the Founder and Managing Director of Emergent Growth Advisors, a boutique strategic advisory firm working at the intersection of franchising and private equity. She supports founders and franchise management teams facing growth, disruption, or transformation challenges, and helps them accelerate their businesses. She also advises private capital firms pre- and post-transaction on strategy and value creation initiatives and co-invests alongside her partners. As a former multi-unit franchisee, she brings a franchisee's perspective and operating experience into every engagement. Ms. Miller is a recognized thought leader in franchising and the author of "Big Money in Franchising: Scaling Your Enterprise in the Era of Private Equity." She is also a monthly columnist for Franchise Times and has been published in Entrepreneur and Forbes. Together she has published more than 80 articles about franchising and private equity. She currently serves as an independent director for Elevated Ventures Group, a private equity-backed multi-unit franchisee of Urban Air Adventure Parks. She also serves as an advisor to the International Franchise Association's certification program (CFE), promoting franchising best practices and regulatory compliance. Ms. Miller earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Science (MS) from the University of Maryland, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Smith College. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Franchise Management from Georgetown University as well as a Graduate Certificate in Administration & Management from Harvard University. She is a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor™ (CM&AA), a Certified Franchise Executive™ (CFE), and is Directorship Certified™ by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD.CD). Contact Alicia linkedin.com/in/milleralicia Website emergentgrowthadvisors.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Today's guest is Heather McLeod. Heather is the Chief Growth Officer of Authority Brands. Heather first joined The Cleaning Authority in 2015 and has been an integral part of the formation of Authority Brands and its success, bringing her passion for collaboration, customer experience, and process to everything she does. She served as Chief Marketing Officer for Authority Brands from its formation in 2017 until 2022, when she assumed the new role of Chief Growth Officer. Heather is also personally involved in Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore as a volunteer since 2019. In 2022, Heather officially joined the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Baltimore Boys & Girls Club of America. Heather also serves at the University of Louisville College of Business YUM! CGFE Board of Advisors. CONTACT HEATHER AT: https://www.authoritybrands.com/ Contact Gary at: gary@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Today our guest is the incredible John Francis, or Johnny Franchise as he's known in the Franchise Business. John Francis is an enthusiastic, engaging, and entertaining public speaker, advisor and coach because he speaks from experience and he speaks from the heart. Franchising is in his blood, and his parents were true pioneers in the industry, turning their family haircutting business into a 1,000-salon franchise empire. He has been a franchisee and a franchisor, and has a deep understanding of the issues both face. Engage with John and you and your franchisees will learn how to look at your business in new, positive, and profitable ways. Contact John at: https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/contact Learn More: https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/ Contact Gary at: info@frangrow.com Grow Faster & Better: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question , One Expert Answer In Minutes Not Hours. Today we're pleased to bring you Adam Povlitz Adam is the CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems, an internationally franchised commercial cleaning brand headquartered in South Florida. He joined Anago in September 2009 and served as President since April 2015. He was appointed CEO in May 2018. In January 2010, he was Director of Human Resources / Franchise Development, and in September 2010, he was named Vice President - Operations. In 2013, Adam was promoted to Executive Vice President, and in April 2015, appointed President. Before joining Anago, he was employed by IBM Corporation as the Growth Initiatives & Expense Analyst. Adam holds an MBA from the University of Miami and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Nova Southeastern University. He is a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) and a Cleaning Industry Management Standards Certified Expert (CCE). LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apovlitz/ Website: www.anagocleaning.com Contact Gary: info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MASTERMIND MINUTES - ONE GUEST, ONE QUESTION, ONE EXPERT ANSWER IN MINUTES NOT HOURS. Today my guest is Herb Cogliano Herb leads his own advisory practice leveraging the Scaling Up Performance Platform. As a Business Coach, experienced CEO Scaling Up Practitioner, and Professor of the Scaling Up Masters Business Course, he has learned firsthand what it takes to overcome many business challenges. Herb is pursuing his passion of working with leaders of growth companies to achieve more freedom by helping them create industry leading strategies, a culture of accountability, flawless execution along with a healthy cash flow within their organizations. Herb was formerly CEO of Sullivan and Cogliano Designers, a 53-year privately held family owned Technology Staffing and Workforce Solutions firm who joined a select group of companies that have appeared on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company list multiple times. Reach Herb at: https://www.aspiregrowthadvisors.com/ Contact Gary at: info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes. One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours Today's special guest is Jamie Marozzi. As one of the original founders of LocOhana Tropical Grill Jamie brings over 14 years of experience in the restaurant industry and over 13 years as an entrepreneur. Jamie has helped build and develop three successful companies. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is a devoted husband and father of two boys. As a sports enthusiast, he enjoys staying active with a passion for traveling, particularly to tropical islands. To Learn More or reach Jamie visit: https://www.locohanafranchise.com/#fr... Contact Gary at: info@frangrow.com Learn how to franchise your business at: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes- One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours. Today we have Celebrity Chef and Food Network Star Fabio Viviani sharing his experiences and advice with restauranteurs who may be struggling with labor shortages/issues? Viviani is also the founder of the franchised business JARS JARS by Fabio Viviani was founded in 2021 by culinary visionary and chef Fabio Viviani, JARS is a gourmet quick serve dessert franchise featuring an elaborate assortment of classic desserts from around the world in a single-serve jar. JARS has reimagined the way people experience dessert with a menu that celebrates indulgence, creativity, and flavor. Contact Fabio at: https://jarsbyfabioviviani.com/ Contact Gary at: infor@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com to learn about franchising your business --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours Today's guest is Business Coach Joe Hliboki Joe is a certified FocalPoint business coach with broad experience in several industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and technology. As a 17-year Enterprise Sales Team Leader at Cisco Systems Joe's success was the result of working with business leaders to embrace change and organizational transformation as technology continuously evolved. His experience as a two-time Franchise owner and working at small companies provides broad insight into the challenges and the paths to success required to effectively collaborate with Business Owners and Business Leaders to facilitate change and accelerate success. Contact Joe at: jhliboki@focalpointcoaching.com Contact Gary: info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Answer in Minutes not Hours. Today we have the honor of speaking with Edith Wiseman CFE Edith is President of FRANdata, a leading franchise market research firm based in Arlington Virginia. As a 24 year veteran at FRANdata, franchising is more than a passion for her, the analyzing and understanding of all things franchising and equating insight into results is her calling. Wiseman plays a pivotal leadership role in the strategic growth of FRANdata's performance advisory, strategic marketing and franchise financing solutions. Due to her dedication and knowledge Wiseman is the go-to person for hundreds of franchisors, top franchise lenders, Fortune 500 companies, and industry partners. As one franchisor disruptor describes the results of her work -- “we couldn't have grown to 1,000 stores and beyond without her and her team.” Named by Entrepreneur magazine as a Top Influential Women in Franchising, Wiseman has long been a key figure in understanding and promoting business model excellence and franchise finance best practices. Edith sat on the International Franchise Association's (IFA) Executive Committee as part of their Board of Directors, former Chair of the IFA's Supplier Forum, is also part of the education foundation board, she is also on the Ascension initiative to help increase black owned franchise businesses. She remains a strong advocate for emerging brands through her work with the Emerging Franchisor Conference Committee, and the Emerging Franchisor Task Force. Contact GAry at: info@frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours. Our guest today is Multi Unit franchisee Jesse Keyser. Jesse graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. While attending college, Jesse joined a small technology start-up and stayed with them until 2005, when he and his brother opened the first of five Little Caesars Pizza locations, all of which have since sold. Jesse was a Valpak franchisee from 2008-2011. In 2010, he and his brother opened their first Sport Clips Haircuts, and they currently own 27 of them across five states with plans for more acquisitions. In 2014, they purchased Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning of St. Louis, and they operate six territories. Currently he and his partners are opening locations of Ideal Image across the country. Jesse has served on the advisory councils for Little Caesars, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, and Sport Clips, and he has been the Sport Clips Owner of the Year, as well as the Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Owner of the Year. He currently serves as the Chair of Franchise Update's 2024 Multi-Unit Franchise Conference and is the Secretary for the International Franchise Association's Franchisee Forum. Additionally, he makes regular trips to Washington DC to meet with legislatures in advocacy of issues affecting business owners. For more info contact Info@frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours. Today's guest is Tom Wood the President and CEO of Floor Coverings International He joined the organization in 2005 after previously serving three years as a Vice President of our parent company, FirstService Brands (FSB), overseeing the strategy and operational direction of several brands in our franchising portfolio. Tom initially joined FSB in 1985 and has worked in a few of our sister companies, including: College Pro Painters as both a franchisee and executive; CertaPro Painters as Vice President and part of the founding team; President of The Franchise Development Center, where he oversaw the franchise expansion and development for CertaPro Painters; California Closets; and Paul Davis Restoration. To Learn more visit: https://flooring-franchise.com/ Contact gary at: info@frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. HOW DID PRIVATE EQUITY BECOME THE DOMINANT PLAYER IN MODERN FRANCHISING IN THE US? Today we are very fortunate to have as our guest Alicia Miller.Alicia is the Founder and Managing Director of Emergent Growth Advisors, a boutique strategic advisory firm working at the intersection of franchising and private equity. She supports founders and franchise management teams facing growth, disruption, or transformation challenges, and helps them accelerate their businesses. She also advises private capital firms pre- and post-transaction on strategy and value creation initiatives and co-invests alongside her partners. As a former multi-unit franchisee, she brings a franchisee's perspective and operating experience into every engagement. Ms. Miller is a recognized thought-leader in franchising and the author of "Big Money in Franchising: Scaling Your Enterprise in the Era of Private Equity." She is also a monthly columnist for Franchise Times and has been published in Entrepreneur and Forbes. Together she has published more than 70 articles about franchising and private equity. She currently serves as an independent director for Elevated Ventures Group, a private equity backed multi-unit franchisee of Urban Air Adventure Parks. Contact Alicia at: https://emergentgrowthadvisors.com/ Contact Gary at: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Answer In Minutes Not Hours. Today's guest is Shipley Do-Nuts CEO Flynn Dekker.Flynn joined the company in 2023 to spearhead the iconic, Houston-born brand's national expansion, bringing 30-plus years of executive leadership experience in the restaurant and retail industry and a strong track record of executing significant growth. Prior to being named CEO at Shipley, Dekker most recently served as CEO of Bonchon, a global franchisor of Korean chicken restaurants with more than 420 locations spanning nine countries. He also held chief marketer roles at Wingstop Restaurants, where he led all strategic advertising, franchisee communication, branding, media and marketing efforts, and at Rave Restaurant Group and Fogo de Chao. In addition to expanding the 87-year-old brand's footprint and store count, Dekker will also focus on driving same store sales growth and investing in franchisee success with product innovation, equipment and technology upgrades and customer service enhancements. Contact: Flynn Dekker https://shipleydonuts.com/ Contact Gary www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours Today's special guest is Elyse Lupin. With over 20 years of marketing experience, Elyse is a true expert in franchise marketing. Her expertise also extends to marketing strategy, digital marketing, branding, and brand strategy. Elyse has had the privilege of working at renowned brands such as Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, NBC, and New Balance Athletic Shoe, which has given her a broad marketing background. Elyse's journey began at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, where she laid the foundations for her career by earning a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. After graduation, she worked in NYC as an NBC Page. In 2007, Elyse decided to further enhance her knowledge and skills by pursuing an MBA at Boston University. After completing her MBA, Elyse returned to Philadelphia and joined Comcast Corporation. She initially worked within the product marketing group, focusing on go-to-market strategy. Later, she transitioned to the direct marketing group, where she worked on campaign testing and strategies for email acquisition, direct mail, and retention marketing. In 2015, Elyse took a leap of faith and founded her own marketing agency, Elysium Marketing Group. Specializing in Food and Franchise marketing, Elysium has achieved great success in lead generation for franchise brands like Yogurtland, Bonchon, and Ducklings Early Learning Center. Elyse's expertise in digital marketing and branding has been instrumental in driving growth for her clients. Overall, Elyse Lupin's impressive career trajectory and extensive experience in franchise marketing make her a true powerhouse in the industry. To contact Elyse: elyse@elysiummg.com Visit: https://www.elysiummg.com/ To contact Gary: info@frangorw.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes- One Guest, One Questions, One Expert Answer in Minutes, Not Hours. Today's guest is Josh Fonger. Josh is a consultant, coach, and speaker who is recognized as the leading authority in Business Performance Architecture and CEO of WTS Enterprises. He has the unique experience of helping hundreds of businesses grow simply using the WTS Method. His specialty is taking stressed-out entrepreneurs from working “in” their business to working “on” their business using systems so that profit and freedom can become a consistent mechanical reality. Connect with Josh at : WTSenterprises.com Connect with Gary at: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours Today's Guest is Nicole Durio....Nicole has more than 25 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, advisory services, business consulting, CFO services and internal and external auditing. Mrs. Durio has served as the interim Controller and/or CFO for various organizations with revenue up to $500.00 million. The organizations served included healthcare companies, organizations in the transportation industry, companies in the business services industry, oilfield services companies and multiple start ups. A thought leader on money and finance, Nicole has merged her love and knowledge of economics, finance and money with dedication to guiding entrepreneurs and start-ups to financial and operational success. CONTACT NICOLE AT :https://nicolemichelle.com/about/ CONTACT GARY AT: INFO@FRANGROW.COM VISIT: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Answer in Minutes Not Hours...Today's guest is Aaron Noveshen Aaron is the founder and CEO of Starbird, a super-premium fast food concept leading the industry in crispy chicken tenders, salads and sandwiches. Starbird opened to critical acclaim with the Breakout Brand Award from NRN and currently operates 12 locations in California.Aaron Noveshen also founded The Culinary Edge (TCE), the leading F&B innovation firm, to help companies with actionable strategic, culinary and operational solutions. TCE has worked with over 25% of the top 200 restaurants and co-created over 25 global and local restaurant brands.Aaron is also the co-founder of Pacific Catch, the co-founder of World Wrapps, the Director Emeritus of the California Restaurant Associated and the former Chairman of the board of the California Restaurant Association Foundation. Reach out to Aaron at: https://www.starbirdchicken.com/contact Visit: https://www.starbirdchicken.com/ Contact Gary: info@frangrow.com Vist: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes- One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Today's program is truly unique...Coming off the July 4th Holiday celebrating the Independence of our GREAT country, our guest represents a true American Success story that so many immigrants seek in the USA. He's built a career using franchising as a ladder to freedom for him self and his family all while assisting others achieve their dream of business ownership with the Sarpino's USA franchise. Our guest today is Vasili Bykay An immigrant seeking political asylum from Belarus. Bykau arrived in Chicago in 2003. Though he had a law degree from his time in Belarus, he knew that being a lawyer in the United States would require him to be fluent in English and return to school. Needing a job to start his new life, he became a delivery driver for Sarpino's at the age of 23. Bykau decided to dedicate himself to a new career. While driving, he worked to improve his English and learn restaurant operations. Soon, he was promoted to manager and a few years later was offered the opportunity to become a partner at his location. Once a partner, Bykau began to grow Sarpino's in Chicago, purchasing and opening a total of three restaurants. In 2014 he sold those stores and moved to Florida, where he opened another Sarpino's. His Florida location became, and still is, one of the top performing restaurants for Sarpino's in the country. Seeing his success, the company offered him the job as the first area developer for South Florida in September 2022. He said he accepted because he enjoyed growing restaurants and helping his staff develop and learn just like he did. He sold his restaurants in South Florida to managers and employees, specifically ones he saw as similar to himself. Bykau's goal as an area developer is to support his franchisees the way he was supported through his career. This means educating employees who show an interest in learning, have an ambition to grow within Sarpino's and want to realize their own professional goals, whether that's going corporate or franchising. Contact Vasili: https://www.gosarpinos.com/ Visit Sarpino's USA Franchise: https://sarpinosfranchise.com/ Visit Franchise Growth Solutions: www.frangrow.comContact Gary: info@frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes. One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer In Minutes Not Hours Today's guest is Venus Barak, CEO of FranGlobal. Venus has worked and lived in over 50 countries around the world for almost two decades. Her career has been aimed towards helping businesses around the globe to reach out into opportune markets forming alliances through resourcefulness, innovation and integrity. Venus has spent the last decade and a half working with over 5000 SMEs and fortune 500 companies addressing growth issues at both macro and micro level. She has been instrumental in addressing donor relations, fundraising, growth and development issues. She is currently leading FranGlobal, an international market entry firm as CEO based in New Delhi India and has been in the franchising industry for over 16 years. Contact Venus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/venus-bar... Contact Gary: info@frangrow.com

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer In Minutes, Not Hours.Today we feature Kelly Esten... Kelly is the Senior Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise at Toast, and joined the company in 2017. She has served in various Toast marketing leadership roles, responsible for translating customer needs and market insights into the product roadmap, pricing, packaging, and segmentation and launching new products and partnerships. Before Toast, she spent the previous six years at EnerNOC building Product Marketing from the ground up, leading Enterprise Sales, and building the go-to-market for their Energy Intelligence Software platform. She began her career at UBS in sales, finance, and strategy roles. She has an MBA from the Tuck School at Dartmouth and a B.A. in Environmental Science from Dartmouth College.Contact Kelly at: https://pos.toasttab.com/Contact Gary at: https://www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer In Minutes Not Hours... Today's Guest is Rachel Southard - President of Emerging Brands. Rachel joined Threshold Brands in June 2021 as the Brand President of Men In Kilts. Rachel was recently appointed Brand President of Emerging Brands, leading Granite Garage Floors and Patio Patrol along with Men In Kilts. Threshold Brands is a portfolio of home service franchises owned by Riverside Private Equity Group. Before joining Threshold Brands, Rachel worked for Self Esteem Brands (SEB) for over 10 years leading operations for the Anytime Fitness franchise, a $1.5B global operation with over 4K locations worldwide. Throughout her career, Rachel has been passionate about creating innovative customer experiences that disrupt industries and help companies grow. Rachel holds a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Pedagogy and an MBA from The University of Texas at Arlington. She lives in Fort Worth, TX with her husband, John, and two daughters. Contact Rachel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelsouthard/ Visit: https://www.thresholdbrands.com/ Contact Gary: info@frangrow.com. Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - Today the CEO of Focus Brands shares his insights regarding... WHAT ROLE WILL DUAL BRANDING PLAY IN THE FUTURE OF FRANCHISE QSR AND HOW TO CAPITALIZE? MASTERMIND MINUTES, One Guest, One Questions, One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours. Today's guest is Jim Holthouser Jim is the Chief Executive Officer for Focus Brands, parent company of Auntie Anne's®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, Moe's Southwest Grill®, McAlister's Deli®, Schlotzsky's®, and Seattle's Best Coffee® (in certain military bases and in certain international markets). He is leading Focus Brands into its next phase of growth for its seven foodservices concepts while delivering value to all company partners, driving results and profitability for franchisees and an exceptional customer experience. For more than thirty years, Jim Holthouser has leveraged his extensive experience in international business, franchising, brand management and global product development to grow and some of the world's most well-known brands in the hospitality industry. Under his leadership, hospitality-related companies have thrived with innovative and customer-focused solutions to grow and reinvigorate brands, improve loyalty, create cost savings, and drive revenue and unit growth. Contact Jim at: https://lnkd.in/ebKVkznr Contact Gary at: info@frangrow.com Visit: https://lnkd.in/eY483jn#business #leadership #markets #growth #management #branding #experience #future #development #brand #customerexperience #hospitality #hospitalityindustry #coffee #military #franchise #franchising #howtofranchise #restaurant #restaurants #sales #innovation, #motivation, #careers #franchisegrowthsolutions #newyork #NYC #pizza #acai #inspiration --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Today's guest is the Founder and Franchisor of Marigold Academy, Jay Shah. Jay along with his wife Kruti founded the Marigold Academy in 2023. However, Jay did not come from a background in education. Rather, Jay grew up in a humble environment. Jay immigrated to the United States in 1995, and like most immigrants, he worked hard to support his family and build a career for himself. Jay holds an Electrical & Computer Engineering degree from Wayne State University and MBA from Michigan State University. Jay spent the first 15 years of his career in corporate America and then in 2019 he has became part of the early education and childcare industry. In his current role, Jay oversees and manages two very successful Marigold Academy corporate locations. He utilizes his knowledge, expertise, and leadership to build a successful childcare brand to provide high-quality early education to children before they enter kindergarten. Jay is a huge advocate of high-quality early education for children in all communities to build a strong foundation for successful lives and careers. Jay is also very passionate about helping other professionals build a strong foundation and legacy for their families and communities. In his current role, Jay utilizes his leadership, experience, and vision to build a strong brand and associate with highly motivated individuals that want to make a difference in their communities while building a strong foundation and legacy for their own families. Contact Jay at: https://marigoldacademy.com/ Contact Gary at: info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest- One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours. Today my guest is our client Michael Hartel. Michael is the Founder of Cabinet IQ, an Austin Tx based brand that clients have come to associate with unparalleled quality and service in the Kitchen & Bath Cabinet and Counter top space.... Before finding his passion for renovation, Michael earned his Masters and Ph.D in engineering from the University of Florida. He worked in the semiconductor industry for several years before trying his hand at remodeling and flipping houses. His tasteful design and eye for quality work helped transform a profitable hobby into a full time career. Now, he's a franchisor of the Cabinet IQ brand and planning on nationwide expansion. Michael can be reached here: https://cabinetiq.com/franchise/ Contact Gary at: info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours. My guest today is Evan Goldman. Evan is a partner and co-chair of the Franchise Law practice group at Greenspoon Marder LLP. As a New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. and New Jersey Franchise Law attorney, he concentrates his practice on franchises, working closely with both franchisor and franchisee clients to draft, negotiate, and register disclosure documents, franchise agreements, and related key documentation. Evan has extensive experience advising clients in the hospitality industry, including hotels, bars, and nightclubs. Prior to joining Greenspoon Marder, Mr. Goldman served as a New Jersey Franchise Law attorney in preeminent law firms in New York and New Jersey, counseling numerous clients such as restaurants, retail chains, and franchise systems. Contact Evan at: https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/evan-... Visit: https://www.gmlaw.com/ Contact Gary at:info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes. One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Today our guest is Graham Humphreys, Chief Executive Officer of The Culinary Edge. Graham has spent the last 20 years designing experiences to delight our senses, fulfill our unmet needs, and build our businesses. Working with teams of diverse backgrounds has taught him an empathic, human-centered approach to design. At The Culinary Edge, Graham leads his team to invent the future of food & beverage, partnering with brands including Dunkin', Red Lobster, Nando's, McCain, and First Watch. Prior to The Culinary Edge, Graham learned about innovation at some of the world's leading design firms, marshaling over 250 programs for organizations including PepsiCo, General Electric, Paypal, Nivea and Starbucks. Contact Graham at:https://www.theculinaryedge.com/ Contact Gary at: gary@frangrow.com Visit: www.franchisegrowthsolutions.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes, not Hours. Today our guest is Scott Milas. Scott is a noted franchise coach and Certified Franchise Executive. Helping entrepreneurs and franchise buyers achieve success in business. After 35+ years of experience, Scott has been a significant contributor in various senior leadership positions. Scott utilized his expertise in development to help build a well-known national fast-casual concept. His tenure in franchising has landed him on leadership panels at several franchise conferences. Scott's major strengths include his listening skills, where he has the ability to tune in to what his clients' needs are and balance that with where their interests in a business lie. He is exceptional at building relationships and earns the trust of his clients he needs to help them succeed. Scott truly believes that “It's all about my client's best interests, not mine.” Contact Scott at:https://scottmilasfranchisecoach.com/... Contact Gary at: info@frangrow.com Visit: https://scottmilasfranchisecoach.com/ Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes, Not Hours. Today our guest is Mike O'Hanlon – Chief Partnership Officer, ezCater Mike O'Hanlon has over 20 years of experience in eCommerce general management, business development, partnerships, and investment banking. Mike joined ezCater in 2018 and is responsible for managing relationships with over 100,000 restaurants and caterers. Previously at Wayfair, Mike spent 12 years as VP of Corporate and Business Development, where he developed key strategic partnerships with online marketplaces such as Amazon, Walmart, Staples, and Tesco, media companies such as Hearst, Time, and Conde Nast, and leading consumer brands such as Sherwin-Williams and Mastercard. Prior to Wayfair, Mike spent 11 years as an investment banker and six years as a submarine officer in the U.S. Navy. He earned an M.B.A. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Virginia. Contact Mike at: support@ezcater.com Contact gary at: info@frangrow.com Visit: https://www.ezcater.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support

Michael Einbinder is a founding Partner of Einbinder & Dunn. He is a participating member of the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising as well as the New York City Bar Association. He is also a member of the International Franchise Association, the New York State Bar Association Committee on Franchising, and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Panel Memberships on Franchise Law, Commercial Law and Commercial Litigation). He is a Member of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, and is past chair of the American Franchisee Association Legal Symposium Steering Committee. He is also a member of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, participating in the Arbitration Committee and Ethics Committee. Michael is a published author and frequent speaker on franchise issues at events hosted by the American Bar Association among other organizations. He has been selected as one of the best attorneys in franchising by his peers in conjunction with Franchise Times' editorial board since 2004. Michael has also been recognized by Who's Who Legal: Franchise 2016 as being “among the world's leading Franchise lawyers." Michael has over 30 years of experience representing clients in complex commercial matters in state and federal courts, and in arbitrations and mediations nationwide. Further, he has significant experience representing franchisor and franchisee clients in all categories of disputes including trademark infringement claims, termination issues, enforcement of non-competition agreements, breach of contract and fraud claims. Commercial cases generally involve claims relating to breach of contract, fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets, interference with contractual relations, enforcement of non-competition agreements, real estate transactions, partnership and shareholder disputes as well as intellectual property disputes. Michael's business and commercial clients include both small to medium sized businesses in a variety of industries including manufacturing, logistics, shipping, business services, retail, restaurant, hospitality and healthcare. He also handles disputes relating to securities and bankruptcy issues. Michael also serves as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and has served as arbitrator in over twenty-five cases. These cases involved various claims relating to breach of contract, license agreements, fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets, interference with contractual relations, enforcement of confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure and non-competition agreements, restrictive covenants, corporate dissolution, shareholders agreements, partnership agreements, real estate transactions, purchase and/or sale of businesses, joint venture, partnership disputes, LLC disputes and shareholder disputes as well as trademark and intellectual property disputes. Industries include franchising, licensing, accounting, retail, restaurant, hospitality, insurance, finance, manufacturing, logistics, shipping and air freight, recreational, optical, business services, household services, home improvement, healthcare, education, child care, pet care services and software industries. Contact Michael at: me@ed-lawfirm.com (212) 391-9500 (NY) Contact Gary at: info@frangrow.com OR www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours. Today's Guest is Shelly Sun. Shelly Sun is the CEO and Founder of BrightStar Care a national home care and medical staffing franchise with more than 365 locations that provide medical and non-medical services to clients within their homes, as well as supplemental care staff to corporate clients. Shelly is a dynamic and forward-thinking leader passionate about helping aspiring entrepreneurs become successful business owners. Shelly grew BrightStar Care from a local business to a $639M national enterprise. By franchising the concept, she was able to diversify & localize the brand's operations, positioning franchisees to become prominent business owners. In 20 years, BrightStar Care has grown to over 365 locations, becoming the provider of choice for thousands of clients nationwide. Shelly is also a well-known leader within the global franchising industry, serving as the 2017-2018 Chairwoman of the International Franchise Association (IFA), a top 25 association. Shelly was named IFA 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year and is a Certified Franchise Executive. Shelly published her first book in 2011, Grow Smart, Risk Less, where she discusses her journey as an emerging franchisor through growth, lessons, and game-changing ideas. Shelly and BrightStar Care were featured on an episode of CBS' Undercover Boss, as the first franchise brand ever chosen on the show. Harvard Business School has written a case study about BrightStar Care's expansion under Sun's leadership. Prior to founding BrightStar Care, Shelly was a Certified Public Accountant and held executive positions with United Airlines, CNA Insurance, and BlueCross BlueShield. An innovative, forward-thinking trailblazer, Shelly is focused on driving results, building a strong culture, and delivering the highest quality care by building a network of like-minded small business owners to activate her brand vision. Shelly's strategic mindset to innovate, create new opportunities, and increase her brand's market share drives brand growth and performance. Learn more about Shelly and Bright Star: https://www.brightstarcare.com/Contact Gary: info@frngorw.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Today our guest is Michael Aucoin. Michael is CEO of Eat & Beyond Global Holdings, a publicly-traded investment issuer making equity investments in global food tech as well as plant-based and alternative protein companies. Mr. Aucoin has over 25 years of experience in food sales management and the consumer packaged goods industry including leadership roles with Advantage Solutions, Agropur, Hershey's, and Smuckers. Contact Michael at :https://eatandbeyond.com/Contact Gary at: info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours. Today our Guest is Kurt Eddins Kurt is the Owner and President of 360 Relay (formerly known as 360 Intel and Goodwin Hospitality over the last 20 years). 360 Relay provides an array of services centered on gathering various types of customer feedback, with mystery shopping being the primary service. Their portfolio of clients ranges from national chains all the way down to single units. Kurt has been involved in the mystery shopping industry going back to his high school years, starting out in the family business setting (known Goodwin Hospitality at the time and then ultimately coming on board full time in a managerial role after graduating from UNH in 2012. Contact Kurt at: https://www.360-relay.com Contact Gary at: info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question. - One Answer. Today's guest is my longtime friend and associate Ed Teixeira. Ed is a recognized franchise expert with 40 years' experience in the franchise industry. He has served as a corporate executive for franchise firms in the retail, manufacturing, healthcare and technology industries and was a franchisee of a multi-million-dollar home healthcare franchise. Ed and Professor Richard Chan are the authors of a new textbook, Franchising Strategies: The Entrepreneurs Guide to Success published by Rutledge. He has participated in the CEO Magazine Roundtable Meetings with business leaders from around the country and has spoken at several venues including the International Franchise Expo and Chinese Franchise Association in Shanghai, China. Over the course of his career, Ed has been involved with over 1,000 franchise locations and launched franchise concepts from existing business models. Contact Ed at: edtex12@aol.com Contact Gary at: gary@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes One Guest One Question, One Answer. Today my guest is Darrell Bennett. Mr.Bennett is a Harvard Law School alum, former attorney and the founder of The B-Squared Global Group and creator of the Kingdom Wealth Circle, who has helped more than 100 business owners create more than $10M in profit and has sizable equity stakes in dozens of profitable enterprises. Also known as The Comeback King, for his Voice, his personal story and his work helping people turnaround negatives into positives, Darrell has helped more than 100 people launch their business dreams. In 2022, Darrell turned his personal memoirs, Come. Back. Swinging., into a Mentorship Accelerator, to help people beat the odds and break down barriers in their personal lives and business endeavors. Contact Darrell via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellbe... Contact Gary: info@frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes- One Guest - One Question - One Answer Today our guest is Michelle Boggs. Michelle is the Managing Partner at MUTTS Canina Cantina, so she oversees MUTTS' brand development and is well connected with the brand's ongoing media and marketing efforts which have been crucial in MUTTS' growth since their 2019 announcement to franchise. She is also the co-founder of McKinley Marketing Partners, a marketing consulting firm based in Virginia. With her leadership, she has attracted hundreds of franchise leads and presented multiple ways to help position MUTTS as an unrivaled, first-of-its-kind restaurant, bar and off-leash dog park concept. I'm positive she has a wealth of valuable insight to share with your listeners that could help them grow their businesses and position them at the forefront of their industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Today our guest is Ed Quinlan. Ed is the President of Chem-Dry, part of the BELFOR franchise group. Chem-Dry is the world's leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service with a network spanning 55 countries, serving over 11,000 homes and businesses a day worldwide. Ed oversees business support services for Chem-Dry's franchisees, including training and business coaching programs designed to improve performance and the implementation of software improvements designed to make business easier and more profitable. Since its launch in 1977, Chem-Dry has become the recognized market leader by building a robust network of 1,800 franchises across the country. Most recently, the brand was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Chem-Dry ranked on this prestigious list for its outstanding performance in unit growth, financial strength and stability, and overall brand power. The brand closed out a successful year in 2021 for both franchise development and same-store-sales growth, having exceeded its expansion goal with 72 signed agreements and 65 openings. Over the next 12 months, the 44-year-old brand aims to further increase its North American coverage by adding 75 franchises across the United States and Canada, and expand its global footprint by signing four more international master franchises. Chem-Dry plans to meet this development milestone by mapping out its 2022 business theme, ‘New World of Opportunities.' Contact Ed: https://www.chemdry.com/Contact Gary: info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Answer in Minutes not Hours. Our guest today is Doug Smith... Doug is the Director of Sales for America's Best Restaurants (ABR) which is a digital marketing agency that works with restaurants around the world. ABR generates trackable ROI using their unique ROI engine platform. Doug is 27 year veteran of the radio, sales and marketing . America's Best Restaurants works with restaurateurs building sales and repeat business. Measuring the ROI of your advertising by tracking web hits, social media "likes", blog hits, and the like is OK....but you can't deposit "likes" into your bank account. If you are spending your time and money on marketing your restaurant and NOT building a database of your customers you are simply Hoping & Praying they come back. That's not a good use of your efforts. Our company helps restaurants gain the visibility needed to attract customers and then, once they give you their business, we help you build a segmented database to nurture a relationship and long term business from them. Contact Doug at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsmithcincy/Visit: https://americasbestrestaurants.com/ Contact Gary at: infor@frangrow.com Visit www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Answer in Minutes not Hours... KEY CHALLENGES EMERGING FRANCHISORS FACE AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM? Don't miss this week's episode, especially if you are a start-up or emerging franchisor. This week's guest is Tom Spadea. Tom Spadea is the co-founder and Partner at Spadea Lignana Franchise Attorneys. The firm has offices in Philadelphia and NY and specializes in the areas of: Franchising, Buying or Selling a Business, Lease Negotiation, Litigation, Commercial law and Securities Law. But Tom didn't start out as an attorney. He has a vast entrepreneurial background. He was the co-owner and President of a communications equipment manufacturer where he co-founded a factory in Latin America, successfully created an international sales network in Asia and invented a product for which he was granted a US Patent. He spent more than 15 years in corporate and entrepreneurial positions before completing law school. Tom has been named a “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times Magazine, a distinguished award recognizing Tom as a leader among his peers in franchising. He is also the founding member of the Philadelphia Franchise Association and is the current President and Chairman. Contact Tom at: https://www.spadealaw.com/ Contact Gary at: gary@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support

THE ART OF BUILDING A FINANCIALLY STABLE RESTAURANT BRAND MasterMind Minutes ONE GUEST - ONE QUESTION - ONE ANSWER Our guest today is Lauren Fernandez Lauren is the CEO and Founder of Full Course, a restaurant development and investment firm which incubates and accelerates emerging fast casual restaurant brands. Full Course guides restaurant owners through a process of optimization, strategic growth planning and development, and supports investment for rapid expansion. Contact Lauren at: https://lnkd.in/gxBFQWSi... Contact gary: info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com All Episodes on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dt7ZW35 #ceo #restaurant #development #growth #investment #brand #art #building #planning #franchise #entrepreneur #restaurants #profits #howtofranchise #privateequity #franchising --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support